Browsing by Subject "Innovation"
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Adoption of e-commerce by organisations in Botswana
(2013)This research is an investigation of the adoption of e-commerce by organisations in Botswana. E-commerce has the potential to uplift organisations in developing countries in terms of higher profits, increased productivity ... -
An empirical investigation into innovation drivers and barriers in public sector organisations
(Emerald, 2016)Purpose: Innovations provide a vital stimulus for economic growth. Through innovations, public sector organisations (PSOs) need to grow the economy to provide for the needs of their citizens. The purpose of this study is ... -
Antibiotic resistance and R&D failure : the need for near real-time disaster research
(OASIS, 2020)Increasing antibiotic resistance across the world seems to reflect a failure of research and development (R&D) to keep pace with societally important disaster risks. This article uses the example of steadily increasing ... -
An assessment of corporate entrepreneurship in the fast-moving consumer goods industry
(North-West University, 2008)The aim of the study is to examine the literature and practical research on corporate entrepreneurship, innovation and the entrepreneurial climate in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. A number of text books, published ... -
An assessment of corporate entrepreneurship in the South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited (SABC Ltd.)
(North-West University, 2008)Corporate entrepreneurship is examined with specific reference to the South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited (SABC). As such, a historic overview is given of the SABC followed by a review of the present day situation. ... -
A comparative leadership analysis in an agricultural business
(North-West University, 2011)The purpose of the study was to compare the perceptions of subordinates with top managements? own perceptions regarding top management leadership and innovative ability and to determine whether differences and/or similarities ... -
A conceptual framework and considerations for mergers and acquisitions in the information technology arena
(North-West University, 2007)Mergers and acquisitions are an economical strategy of organisations to ensure sustainable growth, to improve their competitive advantage and the achievement of economies of scale. Information Technology is an integral ... -
Conceptualizing innovation management development through organizational learning in the public service: any lessons for developing states?
(Business Perspectives, 2016)The present economic realities, the effects of globalization, the thirst for innovation and the public's demand for improved services have led many developing states to review their approaches to service delivery. Most ... -
A critical assessment of innovation as a determinant of tourism competitiveness
(North-West University, 2018)Innovation is increasingly being regarded as the life blood of growth in any economy. However, the role of innovation as a determinant of destination competitiveness is largely neglected in the majority of models on ... -
Describing a design thinking methodology to develop sustainable physical activity and nutrition interventions in low resourced settings
(Springer, 2018)The objective of the study is to describe how design thinking as a participatory process can be applied in determining how sustainable physical activity and nutrition interventions should be implemented in a low resourced ...